Insurance Co. of North America v. Rutledge

Shulman, Judge.

Rutledge suffered a compensable injury on July 31, 1974. He subsequently entered into an agreement with his employer and its insurer for compensation commencing July 31, 1974. In the Spring of 1975, Rutledge entered into a stipulation with the employer and insurer providing for a $3,400 lump sum settlement of the claim. That stipulation was approved by the State Board of Workmen’s Compensation.

Rutledge thereafter retained an attorney who sought additional compensation, eventually requesting a hearing on a change in condition. At that hearing appellants moved for a dismissal,…